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Kyndryl Canada CISO Expert Exchange Community

A virtual peer-to-peer community
(by invitation only)

Overview

The Kyndryl Canada CISO Expert Exchange is an exclusive peer-to-peer community of senior IT leaders and security leaders who gather quarterly for open virtual discussions to share their top-of-mind challenges and gain insights. Our current members include technology leaders from Air Canada, Manulife, the Government of Canada, Cooperators, Sun Life, the Ontario Pension Board, Alberta Health Services, the Industrielle Alliance, Definity, Celestica, and several others.

The topics for the roundtables are determined based on interests and feedback is provided during 15-minute prep calls conducted with participants in the weeks leading up to the roundtable.

Hosted by Kyndryl and facilitated by our third-party partner Profitable Ideas Exchange (PIE), the Kyndryl Canada CISO Expert Exchange provides members with a valuable opportunity to network and build relationships, benchmark themselves against peer companies, and learn industry best practices.

 

2025 sessions hosted by Kyndryl leaders

Q3 CISO Cross-Industry Expert Exchange

July 15, 2025 
12 p.m.-1 p.m. EST
Virtual call

Host: Justin Haney - US Security and Resiliency Leader, Kyndryl
SME: Anthonie De Bos, VP Practice Management

Key Topics: 

  • Translating GRC data into actionable strategy
  • Leveraging AI and automation in GRC
  • Improving visibility and communication of risks
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Q2 CISO Cross-Industry Expert Exchange

May 13, 2025 
12 p.m.-1 p.m. EST
Virtual call

Host: Justin Haney - US Security and Resiliency Leader, Kyndryl
SME: Kris Lovejoy - Global Security and Resilience Practice Lead, Kyndryl

Key Topics: 

  • Evolving Data Security Strategy in the Age of AI
  • Challenges in Data Classification and Access Management
  • Balancing Security Controls with Business Enablement
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Q1 CISO Cross-Industry Expert Exchange

January 28, 2025 
11 a.m.-12 p.m. EST 
Virtual call

Host: James Carrigan, Jr - General Management, Security and Resiliency, Kyndryl
 

Key Topics: 

  • Generative AI is inevitable
  • Generative implementation comes with various concerns
  • Companies are coming up with more robust structures for using AI
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Kyndryl Host

 

Denis Villeneuve, Cybersecurity and Resilience Practice Leader, Kyndryl Canada

Denis has worked in the security industry for over 15 years, delivering complex, multi-year security solutions and services for some of the largest and most diverse clients in Canada. He holds an Honours Bachelor of Commerce degree in Marketing from the University of Ottawa and is a Certified Information Systems Security Professional (CISSP).

2024 sessions hosted by Kyndryl leaders

Q1 CISO Cross-Industry Expert Exchange

January 30th, 2024
11 am - 12 pm EST
Virtual Call
 

SME: Kris Lovejoy – Kyndryl Global Security and Resilience Practice Leader
Host: Michael Restivo- Kyndryl US VP of Security & Resiliency
 

Key Topics: 

  • Security & Resiliency Leadership
  • The Evolving Role of CISO in Cybersecurity Governance and Risk Management
  • Defense Strategies, Disaster Recovery, and Regulation
  • CISO Reporting and Risk Management Roles
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Q2 CISO Cross-Industry Expert Exchange

April 23rd, 2024
11 am – 12 pm EST
Virtual Call

SME: Cory Musselman – Kyndryl Chief Information Security Officer
Host: Michael Restivo- Kyndryl US VP of Security & Resiliency


 

Key Topics:

  • Challenges in Human Risk and Employee Engagement
  • Evolving Phishing Threats and Training Effectiveness
  • Improving Security with Automation and Simplification
  • Challenges in Security Communication
     
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Q3 CISO Cross-Industry Expert Exchange

July 16th, 2024
11 am – 12 pm EST
Virtual Call

SME: Adeel Saeed, VP, CTO – Global Security and Resiliency
Host: Michael Restivo- Kyndryl US VP of Security & Resiliency



Key Topics:

  • Platform Rationalization and tool consolidation
  • Strategic vision and Risk-based approach
  • Vendor Acquisition Pitfalls


     
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Q4 CISO Cross-Industry Expert Exchange

October 22nd, 2024
11 am - 12 pm EST
Virtual Call

Host: Michael Restivo- Kyndryl US VP of Security & Resiliency

Key Topics: 

  • The CrowdStrike incident and its impact
  • Rationalize risk by varying the scope of vendors footprint
  • Planning business continuity and operational resilience
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Executive summary

February 27, 2025

Discussion topics
 

  • The evolving regulatory landscape
  • Complying with regulations
  • Communication with the board around cybersecurity
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June 3, 2025

Discussion topics
 

  • Data protection challenges with AI
  • Securing AI tools and third-party risks
  • AI deepfakes and social engineering attacks
  • Agentic AI concerns
  • Responsible AI use and governance

 

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Membership benefits

  • Engage and build relationships with your peers from other organizations
  • Learn from the experiences of others in your role
  • Receive and share information on the most pressing and current challenges faced by the group
  • Provide input on the agenda each quarter, ensuring subjects are reflective of your interests and priorities
  • Enroll at no cost   

 

Interested in becoming a member


Contact Matthew Johnson (mjohnson@profitableideas.com), PIE Facilitator on behalf of the Kyndryl Canada CISO Expert Exchange.

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